Parents' Guide to

The Human Body by Tinybop

By Dana Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Animated, interactive learning tool about the human body.

App iPhone , iPad Paid Education
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What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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age 3+

Based on 1 parent review

llcox
llcox Parent of 2-year-old
February 16, 2019
age 3+

MY 3yo loves to explore this with me

I'm not sure why this is rated for 7 and up - I think much younger kids can enjoy it with the guidance of a grownup. We use it kind of like our Usborne Lift the Flap books - poke around and talk about it. Because of this, he's making the connected that he breathes faster when he's exercising. It's a really great sandbox game, though it is very unguided - it would be nice if it were easier to access more information when desired.

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What’s It About?

THE HUMAN BODY BY TINYBOP lets kids get a peek inside the body with seven models that highlight important structures such as bones, lymph nodes, the heart, and the intestines. Kids can see how smelling flowers or being bitten by a mosquito sets off reactions that cause the brain to process sensory information. The heart beats, eyes synthesize visual information, and food digests. Kids can record audio observations or questions on each page.

Is It Any Good?

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This series of interactive models is an up-close and relevant way for kids to learn the senses and systems of the body. Younger kids can simply use free play to see what happens when they tap, swipe, or move elements on the screen -- for example, eating food and brushing teeth. More advanced learners can read and learn formal names of body parts (such as "red blood cells" and "white blood cells") and record audio questions and observations. Kids who need more directed play may not feel comfortable and would benefit from a download of the free activity handbook. Beautiful models with creative interactivity help them learn about what's under the skin they're living in.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about bodies and their parts. Offer younger kids guidance to help them make the real-life connection between abstract models and their own bodies.

  • Download the guide for more detailed instructions, ideas, and resources.

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